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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.64, 1,580.68 and 746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.64, 1,580.68 and 746.58 is: 1,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.64 : 1,580.68 = 746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.64/1,580.68 = 746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.64x = 1,580.68 × 746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.64x = 1,180,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,100.34/1,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.96

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